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N43 SEL

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,497 mi
Last recorded56,497 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 SEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 56,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,241 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,525 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

repair in rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,021 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,535 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,269 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,269 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,513 miles

Silencer Joint not secure

Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,289 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Silencer Joint not secure

Pass 24 Jul 2010
Fail 17 Jul 2010 46,880 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,663 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 38,662 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 31,309 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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N43 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N43 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N43 SEL registered?

N43 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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